Let’s talk about the one metric nobody puts on their dashboard, yet it drives everything and frankly make you go coocoocaca in the head and give you a burn out or gives you a life that you do not need to take holidays from.
Global Asset Solutions launches enhanced asset management course
Global Asset Solutions has released the latest version of its online training course with additional features including a new commercial module.
Florence’s Iconic Hotel Calimala, Launches Second Outpost in Hip Milan Neighbourhood, Porta Venezia
Hotel Calimala is thrilled to announce the opening of its Milan outpost, located at Via Melzo 7, in the historic and vibrant Porta Venezia district. Blending modern sophistication with an appreciation for Milan’s storied culture, Hotel Calimala Milan delivers an immersive experience that brings luxury, serenity, and a dash of local flavour to travellers and locals alike. With 88 meticulously designed rooms, including four premium suites, guests will experience the utmost comfort with an ambiance that encapsulates the dynamic spirit of Milan’s Centro Storico. The hotel also boasts a ground floor espresso bar and a two storey rooftop, featuring a bar and a swimming pool, as well as a restaurant which will launch in the spring of 2026.
ITB Berlin Survey Reveals Where LGBTQ+ Travellers Feel Safest
How safe do LGBTQ+ people feel when travelling? Where is social acceptance most noticeable? For the first time, together with Diversity Tourism and A3M Global Monitoring, ITB Berlin has conducted a survey among queer travellers. While Canada and Spain are consistently perceived as safe, social acceptance in Germany remains rather cautious, despite equal legal rights. The USA on the other hand reflects a deep divide – where regional differences are evident. A3M has now published its latest LGBTQ+ Risk Map 2025 documenting developments worldwide.
Paradox? Did you say paradox?
In our world of perpetual motion, paradoxes are no longer surprising. The health crisis once led us to believe there would be a lasting post-Covid impact on the desire to travel. And while that wave may have temporarily receded, it is far too powerful to dissolve into an ocean that suddenly stands still.
GCSTIMES Doll Key Cards – Meet the tiny ambassador of your holiday spirit
While midsummer still warms the air, GCSTIMES knows that luxury hotels and resorts are already weaving the magic of Christmas into every detail. You’ve crafted exquisite menus, scheduled enchanting events, designed a festive ambience, and yet one moment often goes unnoticed: check‑in.
Why CXPs Are Key to Unlocking Team Productivity in the Hospitality Industry
Customer Experience Platforms (CXP) are paramount in empowering your staff: from automating routing tasks to streamlining operations and everything in between, CXPs free up their time to focus on more fulfilling and complex tasks, while helping cultivate customer loyalty through meaningful interactions.
ProposalPath Launches Hospitality’s First AI Proposal Assistant to Transform Group Sales
ProposalPath, the hospitality industry’s most widely adopted proposal platform, today introduced ProposalPath Assistant, a built-in AI feature that transforms how hotel sales teams respond to RFPs and client requests. Powered by applied artificial intelligence and built specifically for hospitality, the assistant generates fully-branded, interactive proposals in under one minute—from virtually any input.
Fizz by Loews Hotels Pops Onto the Scene as Hospitality’s New Standard for Mindful, Flavor-Forward Hospitality
Loews Hotels & Co is redefining the hotel beverage experience with Fizz by Loews Hotels, a new, soda-centric program designed for the modern guest. Launching this summer nationwide, Fizz by Loews Hotels puts crafted carbonation center stage, serving up refreshing, customizable, house-made sodas and spritzes available at all Loews properties.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expands Global Portfolio with 18 New Members
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 18 new member properties to its global portfolio between April 1 and June 30, 2025. To celebrate, I Prefer Hotel Rewards members can earn 2,500 bonus points on eligible stays at any of these participating locations for a limited time. Ranging from a brand-new and distinguished Texas Inn to a historic castle-turned-luxury-retreat in the Austrian Alps, each of these unique and independent properties offers immersive, authentic experiences that spark curiosity and encourage travelers to discover even more extraordinary destinations across the globe. Highlights include:

